Every player on the Washington Wizards’ roster is apparently fair game to be traded. This includes All-Stars John Wall and Bradley Beal, according to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. While the team hopes to retain their stars, Washington’s poor 5-11 start has left it open to all options. With the Wizards potentially willing to blow it up, teams around the NBA will be making calls and fielding offers. Though it’s early and there aren’t any confirmed reports yet, one team that could possibly make an offer is the Dallas Mavericks. The question is whether they should.

Returning to the playoffs is a goal the Mavericks have made clear to everyone that will listen this season. As it stands, it looks like a lofty goal. Therefore, the team is looking to improve any way it can. Earlier this year, the Mavs showed interest in trading for Jimmy Butler before he eventually landed with the Philadelphia 76ers. So, it shouldn't be a surprise if Dallas kicks the tires on a possible trade with Washington. However, the Mavericks may not have the enticing enough assets available to make an offer for the Wizards’ best players.

If the Mavs do jump into the fray, it’s unlikely that they’ll be interested in trading for Wall. Starting next season, Wall's contract extension kicks in and he will earn an average of $42 million for four years. His contract also includes a 15% trade kicker. Neither makes Wall easy to move and for a team that places an emphasis on cap space, like the Mavericks, trading for him almost becomes a nonstarters. Besides that, Dennis Smith Jr., Dallas’ 20-year-old starting point guard, is still on his rookie contract, which makes him a financially valuable asset as well as a member of the team's young core.

Beal, therefore, is a better target for Dallas. This season, Beal is averaging 21.5 points on 45.5% shooting, 4.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists. At only 25-years-old, he also fits the Mavericks’ rebuilding efforts. Making him even more desirable is his more manageable contract. After this season, Beal will have two years remaining worth approximately $55.8 million. Unfortunately for Dallas, they're limited in who they can offer for him. Because Beal will make $25.4 million this season, the Mavericks can only trade Harrison Barnes straight up for Beal. This year, Barnes will earn $24.1 million.

In fact, if the Mavs do make a play for one or more of the Wizards’ players, Barnes is the most likely candidate to be included in any deal because of his contract. DeAndre Jordan, who is making $22.9 million this season and has a favorable one-year deal, is another potential trade chip. However, he cannot be traded until December 15 because he was signed as a free agent this summer. Jordan's value to the Wizards is also intrinsically linked to whether or not they retain Dwight Howard. Wesley Matthews and his expiring contract are also a possibility but any potential deal that includes him will likely feature a number of players.

Even though Beal would be an asset for the Mavericks, Otto Porter may be the player that truly Dallas covets. Averaging 10.6 points on 48.6% shooting, 4.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 steals, Porter is technically having a down year. Yet, due to the Mavs’ lack of wing depth, he becomes an obvious target with his size, length and versatility. Washington hopes that Porter, along with Kelly Oubre, be the trade pieces that lure a third star to play next to Wall and Beal, Wojnarowski reports. But Porter’s contract—three years remaining at $81 million—presents similar long term cap issues, like Wall’s, that the Mavericks may want to avoid. Although, at 25, Porter is three years younger than Wall and fits in better with Dallas' rebuild.

For now, all of this is just speculation. Dallas doesn’t necessarily find itself with a bevy of assets that other teams covet. That said, the Mavs do have a few players, including some of the younger ones, that they could potential move if they became seriously engaged in trade talks. Even with their improved play of late, the Mavericks are a piece or two away from being a playoff-bound team. Washington’s possible looming fire sale presents Dallas with a chance at landing another building block. Time will tell if the motivation to make a move is there.

Doyle Rader is a Dallas-based writer. You can follow him on Twitter @TheKobeBeef.